KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
KNOP
KNOT Offshore Partners LP
$10.74
-0.09%
ENERGY · Cap: $354.51M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$149.92
+0.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $584.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 88109% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $369.59M). XOM leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 5.0%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
KNOP
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.7%
Fair Value
$29.42
Current Price
$10.74
$18.68 discount
Margin of Safety
-67.7%
Fair Value
$82.16
Current Price
$149.92
$67.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.0% margin — thin
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KNOP
The strongest argument for KNOP centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KNOP
The primary concerns for KNOP are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.52 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 5.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
XOM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.15 — expect wider price swings.
KNOP is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (50/100 vs 46/100). KNOP offers better value entry with a 64.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
KNOT Offshore Partners LP owns and operates tanker vessels under long-term charters in the North Sea and Brazil. The company is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.
Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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